- Waxed laces are easier to tie. The ends don't fray as quickly as they do on unwaxed laces, which makes them easier to keep lacing through the lace holes. An unwaxed lace will pull back more each time you thread it through a hole and tug than a waxed lace will.
- Some players like to have different parts of their lacing tighter than others. Because of its increased flexibility, waxed laces are easier to do this with, while unwaxed laces will slide to an even tension more quickly.
- Waxed laces develop a greasy texture over time, and they can be slippery to grab and tie. So, over time, they can become actually more difficult to tie than their unwaxed counterparts.
- Not every skate or hockey specialty shop carries waxed skate laces. As a result, you can get in a bind if you need new laces and are insisting on waxed. Unwaxed laces are more available to keep on hand.
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